Wood Fern
Dryopteris x remota
Dryopteridaceae
Other names
Shield Fern
Growth habit
Fern
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Europe and Western Asia (Rare)
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Sunny Border Nurseries
Description
Plants reach 2'-3' in height with erect, semi-evergreen fronds and slender pinnae; stipe is golden-scaled and shaggy; a strong grower.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4